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title: "Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL)"
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# Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL)

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5789c22-d1ad-489d-b29a-1fb1c17e9a15

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded the "Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL)" contract to Mott MacDonald Limited. This initiative, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV code 75211200), represents a significant investment of GBP 32,500,000 to deliver technical assistance in Rwanda aimed at improving education for marginalised girls. The contract commenced on 4th November 2024 and will run until 30th June 2030. This procurement followed an open procedure (above threshold), and the awarding decision was published on 4th December 2024. The programme targets enhancing foundational learning in English and Maths, supporting marginalised girls to return to school, stay in school and succeed.

The GIRL programme presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support, technical assistance, and innovative educational interventions. Firms experienced in managing large-scale educational programmes, particularly those with a focus on marginalised groups and inclusive education, would find this contract aligning with their core competencies. Additionally, the programme's scope includes teacher professional development and managing an innovation fund, inviting participation from organisations that can contribute valuable solutions for girls' education and policy advocacy. Businesses capable of demonstrating sustainable and cost-effective educational strategies will be well-placed to leverage this contract for growth and further engagement in similar international initiatives.

## Notice

FCDO awarded Girls in Rwanda Learn (GIRL) contract to deliver a Technical Assistance programme in Rwanda aiming at delivering the UK's ambition for 12 years of quality education for all. GIRL will directly contribute to the global target of getting 40 million more girls in school. The programme will test then scale cost-effective and innovative interventions to support marginalised girls in Rwanda to return to school, stay in school and learn.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be08a85-076d-43b0-83fd-3b7c36cecd2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be08a85-076d-43b0-83fd-3b7c36cecd2e
- 22 Aug 2023 at 15:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe82ebf-4f19-4527-afda-7cac9f488e09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be08a85-076d-43b0-83fd-3b7c36cecd2e
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe82ebf-4f19-4527-afda-7cac9f488e09
  22nd August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://forms.office.com/e/8n6Q3ui3n6
  EME registration link
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/397468ca-f133-4731-9809-d1662284f663
  n/a

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